Women's Health

Traditionally, women (particularly Asian, Indian or Sikh women) have been reluctant to seek medical attention due to
cultural, social restraints and social stigma. This section is devoted
to responding to the unique attributes of women's health and factors
that prevent us from reaching out. Overall health really entails the
mind, the body and the spirit. A healthy body is an essential vessel
to nurture a healthy mind and the spirit.

Gynecology (GYN) is the branch of medicine that manages health care aspects
of the female reproductive organs. Contact your Family Practitioner or a
Gynecologist to schedule your routine annual check up. Regardless of
your marital status, gender preference, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation
or age, it is essential to get the right medical care in a timely fashion.
Early detection can mean less suffering, better outcome if anything is abnormal,
cure for sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) and preventing infertility and a
healthy pregnancy and child birth.

You can start by get to know your Body Basics,
and embracing a healthful Sexuality.
Read up on human sexuality, STD
Awareness, pre-marital sex. Get involved in Sports, Gatka and other means of staying fit.
Read about hazards of Smoking,
Alcohol
and other Addiction
Resources. See the screening tests and immunizations sections for
preventative health care.
If you are planning a pregnancy,
then get started by determining your ovulation dated, date your pregnancy and
even print a pregnancy calendar (courtesy of
PhysiciansLounge.com).

Last but not the least, an increasingly important topic is that of providing
culturally sensitive and competent care for a Sikh
patient. This section is important for both consumers (patients) as
well as providers (physicians and other health care personnel). This is an
emerging area of interest as world's people are living longer. Aging
brings it's unique challenges and hopefully we can educate ourselves to be
advocates for our preferences as well as teachers to help others learn more
about us.

Develop your spirituality in order to forge a healthy mind and in a
healthier body. Does the pain and
suffering ever end? Read on...

Don't Forget

Get eat at least 5-7 servings of fruits and vegetables, consult healthful
Recipes, stay hydrated, exercise at least
20-30 minutes a day on most days, get plenty of sleep, avoid tobacco, alcohol,
drugs and unprotected sex. Find more information from the
health Related Links

This website does not provide medical or legal
advice. This website does not provide medical or legal advice. This service is designed for educational purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment. If you are concerned about your health or that of a child's, please consult your family's health care provider immediately.